I was gifted this machine for Christmas literally today and i immediately found your video to give it a try! considering how confusing it is supposed to be for beginners, this was SUPER helpful and I’m so excited to get crafting! Thank you!!! and happy holidays to anyone who sees this :)
My son got this for me over a year ago and I was totally intimidated about learning how to use a sewing machine. Your tutorial was so nice and easy to understand. I've sewn about 30 stitches and now I want an upgrade. 😂
I purchased this exact brand last year and had a hard time understanding the threading and features. Thank you so much for the tutorial! This was exactly what I needed to finally begin using it.
Have never used a sewing machine before in my life, but I needed to repair a cushion cover. So I figured $20 beat the price of a new couch. I've fixed my cushion and now I feel like a pro. Thank you so much for this tutorial!!
tnx Mom... I am 74 male, now sewed before.. I paid $17 for mine, to sew a new zipper on my tent.. I surprised myself by how good it turned out haha... I learned how to thread it by watching you... I will check the Brother out, now that i am an expert😊 N ow I will get ssome stronger nylon thread and run another stitch on each side of zipper... tnx again.
I bought mine, Ihave no idea what I'm doing but I'll learn, I'm glad I paid only 24 dollars for it and maybe I could switch to a better one in the future
I bought this sewing machine at ALDI, thankyou for showing us how to use it, I love this little machine, just wish it had zigzag stitch on it, but hey, It was only $29.95, I agree with you about the tension guide, the cotton kept coming out of the needle, I bought this machine for using on quilt pieces for slow stitching and also my paper junk journal craft. It's good for quick sewing, nothing too major. Thankyou.
Thanks much for this very helpful tutorial! I actually ordered this machine from Amazon this morning, but it will be a week before it arrives. I could kick myself for getting rid of on older model Brother machine my mom bought me for my birthday back when I was a teen in the 70s. I never sewed anything more complicated than simple polyester pull-on jumpers, pants and vests back in the day, lol. My machine had been sitting on a closet floor unused for several years, and nobody in the family wanted it, so I ended up donating it to a thrift store. I bought this Magicfly thing on a whim, primarily to take in several pairs of oversized pants that I have found in thrift stores. Hopefully, I'll be able to accomplish that once I get the machine, with these good instructions. Truthfully, I had been hoping to find an old used sewing machine but have not seen much in my local thrift stores or church rummage sales. I don't shop like I used to anyway but definitely have found well-made clothing I can take in a bit.
Thank you so freaking much, idk why i was stuck on the bobbin part for so long😭 I watched the tutorial the company gave on the little manual, but it didnt work for me, i needed a little more help i guess, im so glad i found this thank thank thank you😸😸😸This thing genuinely had me tweaking....
Thank you! I bought this little guy because I’m short and constantly having to hem pants I buy (and got tired of spending money on something that I recall doing easily with a machine in home ec class back in the day). Your video helped - I had to rip the stitch because the top of the hem looked neat but the bottom side looked crazy! And I was sewing it with the inside of the pants on top (if that makes sense) so I didn’t want to sew the hem when I couldn’t see it and I wanted both sides to look neat. So while I thank you for the tutorial and I feel like I got my arms around this mini machine, you’ve convinced me to upgrade to a Brother. Because despite the do over with my first hem job on this machine, I had fun! ❤
Thanks for the video. I just found a dusty unopened box with this little sewing machine I must have grabbed from Walmart or something for my crafts, who knows how many years ago. Mine is a no-name, slightly different than yours but threads and operates that same way. Except that the bobbin will not stay on the winder. As soon as I start the power it flies off. Even on low the machine goes fast and me trying to guide the thread back and forth immediately pops it off. Mine came already threaded with a bobbin on the front and a bobbin inside, but you showed me how to use a spool of thread. The instructions that come with mine have amusement value but are not very understandable. I can wind bobbins on my regular machine but since I'm using this for crafting, it doesn't matter if the bobbin is a different color. I was happy to find a tutorial after all this time but I guess versions of this are still being sold. I just tried stitching something and it works! So yay, a purchase I didn't even remember making pays off.
Thank you for this video! I wish I watched it two years ago when I got mine. I had no idea what I was doing and broke the needle in two seconds. Maybe I'm try again or try the little brother!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just bought this machine and the instructions weren't great. This is my first sewing machine because sewing just *scares* me. Thank you so so much for your good explanation and video
Thanks for a great tutorial. I bought this machine to mend socks and mend tears in my comforter. My dogs like to pull out the stuffing if a tear developed. Hopefully this will at least handle those needs.
Very helpful, thank you! I had the same experience that you described as a beginner. My thread kept snapping and I couldn’t get the tension discs to loosen up.
Mine also has the Magicfly label but the shape is different, more square. It has sat in my living room for over a yr, patiently waiting for me to learn😆
Well I got this as a machine to sew on fabric to a crocheted blanket. I'm a first time sew machine person. Not going to be able to use it like that. But I can at least use it to hem the fabric. Thanks for the tutorial. And yeah I feel that this isn't the one that will be one I stick to in the future. I want to get a better one.
Hi! I got a make it so, as you wish she had a secondhand store. I see where the spring is behind the bobbin, but there’s another spring in there and I kept the grill where it goes. I cannot figure out how to open the bottom where the needle is and the bobbin is in there, any help with the so appreciated 🤪
@@momdoesstuff You're welcome Mom. You were right about the brother lx 3817 sewing machine, i got it from walmart for $76.00 dollars. I actually learned to sew on it. Very easy to get the hang of it and your videos were extremely helpful enjoy your summer 💖
I’m new at sewing and like you said, this is frustrating. The thread always broke on the top because of the tension. I have difficulty to adjust it perfectly so I just can’t sew correctly.
Thank you for this excellent educational video. I am a complete novice. I decided to learn to sow to allow myself basic functions. I purchased this machine for the price. You mentioned a Brother machine that you recommend. I did not seem to find it in you description. Would it Bo possible for you to send me the model number? I thank you for you extremely clear explanation. Gratefully, David Barela
I'm so glad you found the videos helpful! The Brother I was talking about is the LX3817. It's a REALLY nice beginner machine. Here are a couple of links to my videos about it. ua-cam.com/video/G4HkjuiF3AM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/8HiN9hzbYeM/v-deo.html
This is the worst possible ,aching I could have bought for my 9 year old granddaughter. I have been sewing since I was 10 . I thought this would be a perfect size and uncomplicated machine for her to learn on. It couldn’t be further from the truth. The thread breaks , the needle breaks, the tension dsnt work and on top of it the parts are so tiny you can’t even see them to fix. I can’t do it and I can’t expect a 9:year old to be able on her own. What a might are and on top of it Amazon refuses to take it back. BIG MISTAKE. MY ADVICE DO NOT BUY.
You get what you pay for. I think it would be better to spend more money for a better quality machine. I have also been sewing since I was 10 but I had the luxury of learning on a Pfaff which my mom bought when I was born. She is still sewing on it and I am 72 years old. Check out a refurbished machine at your local sewing store, my first one was a White that cost me $10.00 and I sewed on that one for years, straight and zigzag. That began my passion for sewing, the machine was easy to learn to thread, and thread. I now have 10 sewing machines! Only 3 that I use consistently, the others are on display. My oldest machine is a Wilcox & Gibbs electric machine, one of the first machines that was factory produced to be electric. I works but is a chain stitch machine. The foot pedal weighs as much as the machine 😅😅😅. Thank you for your good review because it looks very complicated and hard to thread.
I have the same exact one same exact color and the #3 for the thread I turned it first day I had it the spring popped out and it would jot go back on lol
Oh, no :( I'm sorry! This is a really hard to machine to learn on. Give a little tug to the thread that's coming out of the needle. There should be SOME resistance, but not not enough to be really hard to pull. Loosen the tension dial until you can pull it out without too much difficulty.
i had the same problem and it turned out that if i just dont thread it through the last loop (one above the needle) it works just fine. my problem was that the thread was rubbing agains the plastic and breaking but it was pretty easy to fix!
This one looks like the better one, I got one, but the power button flew off & by trying to put it back it went inside & can't get it out, I'm very disappointed. It's the one with the knob for the power button.
There are a lot of different names on them. This particular one is a MagicFly. If you go to Amazon.com or Walmart.com and search mini sewing machine, they will come up.
I keep trying to thread it, but as soon as I start sewing, the thread just does little loops and becomes undone on the fabric. I don't know what I'm doing wrong 😕
This video is amazing but I'm am utterly lost beginning at 17:23 (Pulling up the boobin) Everything was straight forward up until that point, but then the instructions and the angle get a little confusing. At 17:43 you say, "you see it just pulled up the loop." I can't see whatever you're seeing and I've been trying on my machine for nearly 2 hours. I really want to get into sewing but this is proving more frustrating than expected. Every video I find on machine gets a little hazy about pulling up the boobin. Videos made by people who probably been sewing for years and could do this in their sleep. Absolute rookie over here. ANY HELP would be appreciated!
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I was gifted this machine for Christmas literally today and i immediately found your video to give it a try! considering how confusing it is supposed to be for beginners, this was SUPER helpful and I’m so excited to get crafting! Thank you!!! and happy holidays to anyone who sees this :)
My son got this for me over a year ago and I was totally intimidated about learning how to use a sewing machine. Your tutorial was so nice and easy to understand. I've sewn about 30 stitches and now I want an upgrade. 😂
Awesome!! If you want to start picking out your 'upgrade', here's my favorites :) ua-cam.com/video/8HiN9hzbYeM/v-deo.html
I purchased this exact brand last year and had a hard time understanding the threading and features. Thank you so much for the tutorial! This was exactly what I needed to finally begin using it.
Yay! I'm so glad it was helpful!
Have never used a sewing machine before in my life, but I needed to repair a cushion cover. So I figured $20 beat the price of a new couch. I've fixed my cushion and now I feel like a pro. Thank you so much for this tutorial!!
tnx Mom... I am 74 male, now sewed before.. I paid $17 for mine, to sew a new zipper on my tent.. I surprised myself by how good it turned out haha... I learned how to thread it by watching you... I will check the Brother out, now that i am an expert😊 N ow I will get ssome stronger nylon thread and run another stitch on each side of zipper... tnx again.
You're so welcome! I'm so glad your project was successful!
I bought mine, Ihave no idea what I'm doing but I'll learn, I'm glad I paid only 24 dollars for it and maybe I could switch to a better one in the future
I bought this sewing machine at ALDI, thankyou for showing us how to use it, I love this little machine, just wish it had zigzag stitch on it, but hey, It was only $29.95, I agree with you about the tension guide, the cotton kept coming out of the needle, I bought this machine for using on quilt pieces for slow stitching and also my paper junk journal craft. It's good for quick sewing, nothing too major. Thankyou.
I bought it because the advert showed Zigzag but unfortunately it doesn't have it . Not bad anyways.
Thanks much for this very helpful tutorial! I actually ordered this machine from Amazon this morning, but it will be a week before it arrives. I could kick myself for getting rid of on older model Brother machine my mom bought me for my birthday back when I was a teen in the 70s. I never sewed anything more complicated than simple polyester pull-on jumpers, pants and vests back in the day, lol. My machine had been sitting on a closet floor unused for several years, and nobody in the family wanted it, so I ended up donating it to a thrift store. I bought this Magicfly thing on a whim, primarily to take in several pairs of oversized pants that I have found in thrift stores. Hopefully, I'll be able to accomplish that once I get the machine, with these good instructions. Truthfully, I had been hoping to find an old used sewing machine but have not seen much in my local thrift stores or church rummage sales. I don't shop like I used to anyway but definitely have found well-made clothing I can take in a bit.
I haven’t used a sewing machine since 2003 and got one for Christmas and your video was just great to watch, very excited to get into it 😁
Thank you!
You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!
Wow this is the most comprehensive video I’ve seen on operating the sewing machine. Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank you so freaking much, idk why i was stuck on the bobbin part for so long😭 I watched the tutorial the company gave on the little manual, but it didnt work for me, i needed a little more help i guess, im so glad i found this thank thank thank you😸😸😸This thing genuinely had me tweaking....
Thank you! I bought this little guy because I’m short and constantly having to hem pants I buy (and got tired of spending money on something that I recall doing easily with a machine in home ec class back in the day). Your video helped - I had to rip the stitch because the top of the hem looked neat but the bottom side looked crazy! And I was sewing it with the inside of the pants on top (if that makes sense) so I didn’t want to sew the hem when I couldn’t see it and I wanted both sides to look neat. So while I thank you for the tutorial and I feel like I got my arms around this mini machine, you’ve convinced me to upgrade to a Brother. Because despite the do over with my first hem job on this machine, I had fun! ❤
Oh, awesome! You will absolutely love sewing on the Brother!
Thanks for the video. I just found a dusty unopened box with this little sewing machine I must have grabbed from Walmart or something for my crafts, who knows how many years ago. Mine is a no-name, slightly different than yours but threads and operates that same way. Except that the bobbin will not stay on the winder. As soon as I start the power it flies off. Even on low the machine goes fast and me trying to guide the thread back and forth immediately pops it off. Mine came already threaded with a bobbin on the front and a bobbin inside, but you showed me how to use a spool of thread. The instructions that come with mine have amusement value but are not very understandable. I can wind bobbins on my regular machine but since I'm using this for crafting, it doesn't matter if the bobbin is a different color. I was happy to find a tutorial after all this time but I guess versions of this are still being sold. I just tried stitching something and it works! So yay, a purchase I didn't even remember making pays off.
I struggled with the bobbin until I saw the part where you use the little scissors to pull it up- this was very helpful, Thankyou.
Thank you for this video! I wish I watched it two years ago when I got mine. I had no idea what I was doing and broke the needle in two seconds. Maybe I'm try again or try the little brother!
You are so welcome! I highly recommend the Brother. You will definitely enjoy that a lot more!
Thank you so much for the tutorial! Much more comprehensive than the one from the manufacturer!
Fantastic tutorial and easy to follow thanks so much!😊
Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful!
Thank you !my house is small this is what I need but it’s hard to even start. Your video helped a lot I’m grateful
I’m an absolute beginner and this is so helpful!
Yay! I’m so glad it was helpful!
Yay thank you I was able to do my first stitch!🎉
Youre an awesome teacher!
Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful!
Your tutorial was so helpful to me! Thank you so much for your time to make it.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just bought this machine and the instructions weren't great. This is my first sewing machine because sewing just *scares* me.
Thank you so so much for your good explanation and video
You’re so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!
Thank you the best tutorial of how to use this cute lil machine
Thanks for a great tutorial. I bought this machine to mend socks and mend tears in my comforter. My dogs like to pull out the stuffing if a tear developed. Hopefully this will at least handle those needs.
Awesome tutorial. Thanks mom!
Thank you for your help and passing on the knowledge.
First time using a sewing machine. This video came in clutch 🎉
Yay! I’m so glad it was helpful!
Very helpful, thank you! I had the same experience that you described as a beginner. My thread kept snapping and I couldn’t get the tension discs to loosen up.
I cant seem to find the link for the little brother machine you recommended at the end for beginners
Oh, gosh! I'm sorry! Here's the link to the playlist. ua-cam.com/play/PLZocgsi1E8it-0N2czs-dO5113Za5zWmM.html
Also it is available at (cringe) Walmart❤️
You are an absolutely fantastic step-by-step instructor. Best video for this product available. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much!
Mine also has the Magicfly label but the shape is different, more square. It has sat in my living room for over a yr, patiently waiting for me to learn😆
This video is a god sent! Thank you so much❤️
Well I got this as a machine to sew on fabric to a crocheted blanket. I'm a first time sew machine person. Not going to be able to use it like that. But I can at least use it to hem the fabric. Thanks for the tutorial. And yeah I feel that this isn't the one that will be one I stick to in the future. I want to get a better one.
You’re so welcome! I bet you would love a full sized machine. I have a video that compares several different models. Thanks for watching!
This is my first sewing machine! Just the tutorial I need! Thank you for sharing 😊
I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Hi! I got a make it so, as you wish she had a secondhand store. I see where the spring is behind the bobbin, but there’s another spring in there and I kept the grill where it goes. I cannot figure out how to open the bottom where the needle is and the bobbin is in there, any help with the so appreciated 🤪
Its perfect for me. I only need to mend my pillow cases and yoga pants.
Thank you so much!!! I wanted to start seeing skirts for my friends and I but I didn’t know how to start the machine up.
You’re so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!
Mom 😂, thank you for this video! Newbie over here. Very helpful!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Cute sewing machine Mom. Thanks for the video 💖
It is cute! Thank you for watching!
@@momdoesstuff You're welcome Mom. You were right about the brother lx 3817 sewing machine, i got it from walmart for $76.00 dollars. I actually learned to sew on it. Very easy to get the hang of it and your videos were extremely helpful enjoy your summer 💖
Thank you so much for posting this this video it really helps me a lot
I’m so glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching!
I’m new at sewing and like you said, this is frustrating. The thread always broke on the top because of the tension. I have difficulty to adjust it perfectly so I just can’t sew correctly.
Yes, this is definitely not the best machine if you are trying to learn to sew. I’m sorry 😥
Is there any branch where I can get it in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy
Thank you this helped very much, but I did get stuck and don't know what to do know 😅
Thank you for this excellent educational video. I am a complete novice. I decided to learn to sow to allow myself basic functions. I purchased this machine for the price. You mentioned a Brother machine that you recommend. I did not seem to find it in you description. Would it Bo possible for you to send me the model number? I thank you for you extremely clear explanation. Gratefully, David Barela
I'm so glad you found the videos helpful! The Brother I was talking about is the LX3817. It's a REALLY nice beginner machine. Here are a couple of links to my videos about it. ua-cam.com/video/G4HkjuiF3AM/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/8HiN9hzbYeM/v-deo.html
@@momdoesstuff Thank you.
This is the worst possible ,aching I could have bought for my 9 year old granddaughter. I have been sewing since I was 10 . I thought this would be a perfect size and uncomplicated machine for her to learn on. It couldn’t be further from the truth. The thread breaks , the needle breaks, the tension dsnt work and on top of it the parts are so tiny you can’t even see them to fix. I can’t do it and I can’t expect a 9:year old to be able on her own. What a might are and on top of it Amazon refuses to take it back. BIG MISTAKE. MY ADVICE DO NOT BUY.
I’m not a fan of this one either 😕The Brother LX3817 has been an awesome machine for my beginners, even though it’s full sized.
You get what you pay for. I think it would be better to spend more money for a better quality machine. I have also been sewing since I was 10 but I had the luxury of learning on a Pfaff which my mom bought when I was born. She is still sewing on it and I am 72 years old. Check out a refurbished machine at your local sewing store, my first one was a White that cost me $10.00 and I sewed on that one for years, straight and zigzag. That began my passion for sewing, the machine was easy to learn to thread, and thread. I now have 10 sewing machines! Only 3 that I use consistently, the others are on display. My oldest machine is a Wilcox & Gibbs electric machine, one of the first machines that was factory produced to be electric. I works but is a chain stitch machine. The foot pedal weighs as much as the machine 😅😅😅. Thank you for your good review because it looks very complicated and hard to thread.
Does it sew zig zag stitch?
No, only straight
Still can't get mine to work, despite following this excellent tutorial step by step. I guess it's going on the bin. 😢
I have the same exact one same exact color and the #3 for the thread I turned it first day I had it the spring popped out and it would jot go back on lol
This video really helped me. Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
I keep breaking my thread. This is very frustrating as a newby
Oh, no :( I'm sorry! This is a really hard to machine to learn on. Give a little tug to the thread that's coming out of the needle. There should be SOME resistance, but not not enough to be really hard to pull. Loosen the tension dial until you can pull it out without too much difficulty.
i had the same problem and it turned out that if i just dont thread it through the last loop (one above the needle) it works just fine. my problem was that the thread was rubbing agains the plastic and breaking but it was pretty easy to fix!
@@memsi8785 ok thanx I will give it another try
Take the plastic off
You have the toaster oven that I am shopping for😊😊😊
Well, mine bit the dust after about a year and a half 😢Seems to be a common problem with that one. I loved it for the year though!
Can’t find link to little brother machine
oops, sorry! ua-cam.com/video/G4HkjuiF3AM/v-deo.html
Please help me, my foot pedal is not responding
I was so confused wear the backstitch was. Thank you!!!!!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Excellent tutorial, thank you!
Update: my needle broke at first try. Machine somehow wouldn’t move at all!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the honest feedback on this machine
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
This one looks like the better one, I got one, but the power button flew off & by trying to put it back it went inside & can't get it out, I'm very disappointed. It's the one with the knob for the power button.
How much is it
I got this but don’t know how to use it
Oh this video should be a lot of help then! Best wishes!
Hi, what's the name of this mini machine? I wanna get one.
There are a lot of different names on them. This particular one is a MagicFly. If you go to Amazon.com or Walmart.com and search mini sewing machine, they will come up.
I added a link to the description to the exact one I got.
Very helpful! Thank you
Thank you
Which brother sewing machine did you recommend for beginners?
I really like the LX3817 for s starter machine.
Ty very much ❤️❤️👏
Meni se ne pokrece doljnji kalup. Uopste ne reaguje. Nece da stepuje masina
Pls I just bought mine last 2 days. And it’s not allowing me to use light it it uses battery very well please help me
Mine doesn't have a light :(
The thread keeps breaking. Not the thread.
It is breaking? Or it’s not?
Does it have a reverse?
No, doesn’t have reverse. Your only option is to raise the presser foot, spin the fabric and sew in the opposite direction.
I keep trying to thread it, but as soon as I start sewing, the thread just does little loops and becomes undone on the fabric. I don't know what I'm doing wrong 😕
Have you got a bobbin in it? In the bottom?
@@momdoesstuff I have a bobbin on the bottom, but my sewing needle doesn't catch it when I turn the rotator towards me :(
Ugh. You might want to try a new needle. Sometimes you get one that’s just nit perfectly straight and the thread won’t catch
I’ve got this and the thread keeps coming out lol xx ahhh xx 😂
Mine had no fabrick
It was just a little test square. It should be fine.
This video is amazing but I'm am utterly lost beginning at 17:23 (Pulling up the boobin)
Everything was straight forward up until that point, but then the instructions and the angle get a little confusing.
At 17:43 you say, "you see it just pulled up the loop."
I can't see whatever you're seeing and I've been trying on my machine for nearly 2 hours.
I really want to get into sewing but this is proving more frustrating than expected.
Every video I find on machine gets a little hazy about pulling up the boobin. Videos made by people who probably been sewing for years and could do this in their sleep.
Absolute rookie over here. ANY HELP would be appreciated!
Watch this at 13:30 It's a different machine, but same thing should happen. ua-cam.com/video/_cqlsuhQfIo/v-deo.html Hope that helps!
Thank you please keep this video public. It helps me soooo much!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
Walmart $30.00 more then Amazon
I’ve seen the same machine sell for anywhere from $14 to $60 🤷🏼♀️
Is there any branch in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy where I can buy it
Meni se ne pokrece doljnji kalup. Uopste ne reaguje. Nece da stepuje masina
Is there any branch in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy where I can buy it
Is there any branch in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy where I can buy it
Is there any branch in grosseto sud Aurelia in Italy where I can buy it